Hos 1:5 | CPDV | STEP | And in that day, I will crush the stronghold of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.”

‏ Hosea 1:5

5 And in that day, I will crush the stronghold of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.” ^{▼▼1:5The word ‘arcum’ can refer to a bow (a weapon used in battle) or to a citadel or stronghold. In this case, the nation of Israel could be said to have a metaphorical bow (strength in battle), but the translation of ‘stronghold’ is more fitting when the possessor of the ‘arcum’ is a nation, not an individual.(Conte)}